Hammerhead worms' mouths are located on the underside of their body toward the middle, and they wrap around their prey to ...

Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish says the worms likely arrived hidden in soil, possibly through imported plants. They have long, ribbon-like bodies, a distinctive spade-shaped head, and produce a ...

She said it's important to keep pets and children away from the worms if you spot them because they could cause nausea and vomiting. What should I do if I find a hammerhead worm? "Remove it, please.

Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.

Hammerhead worms do not bite, but they do secrete a poisonous chemical as a form of protection against predators. This chemical may cause skin irritation in humans who come into contact with the worm.

A state agency in Maine is warning residents about an invasive species that can sicken your pet. The Department of Inland ...

There’s an invasive species now found in Washington state: the hammerhead flatworm. They are land-dwelling and they can grow ...

Hammerhead worms, also called shovel-headed garden worms, release toxins that can irritate skin, and if eaten, can make people and pets sick. The toxins make it unpleasant to predators.

Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.

Hammerhead flatworms — an invasive pest that looks like a cross between a hammerhead shark and a leech — have been spotted in the Washington, D.C., area and across the United States.